What are locators for implants?

What are locators for implants?

Denture locator implants are a specialized set of dental implants that are physically inserted by a dental surgeon at strategic points in the jaw to provide solid, fixed-position anchors. These anchors are what is used to physically connect the denture appliance to the jaw.

What is a locator abutment?

Locator abutments are designed for use with overdentures or partial dentures retained in whole or in part by dental implants in the mandible or maxilla. They offer multiple levels of retention and low vertical profile. The self-aligning design enables patients to easily seat their dentures.

How do you select Locator abutment?

Using a periodontal probe, measure the height of the gingiva at the highest point and select the cuff height of the LOCATOR Abutment that corresponds to that measurement. If it is 2mm, choose a 2mm cuff height. An additional 1.5mm of Abutment height will extend above the gingiva to accommodate for the Denture Cap.

How does abutment connect to implant?

The first is the dental implant, which embeds in the jaw. The second is an abutment, which connects to the implant on the lower end and the crown on the upper end. The third part is the crown, which attaches to the upper end of the abutment. The crown attaches to the implant through the abutment.

What is the main advantage of locator attachment?

Locator attachments are found to be more advantageous than ball and bar systems regarding the rate of complications in clinical practice. They are resilient, retentive, durable, and have some built-in angulation compensation. In addition, repair and replacement are fast and easy.

How is height of Locator measured?

The tissue cuff height measurement must be taken at each implant site using the deepest side of the tissue for measuring from the apical shoulder of the implant to the crest of the tissue. If the measurement is 3 mm, choose a 3 mm tissue cuff height for the Locator Abutment.

What is the difference between an implant and an abutment?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root. Your jawbone fuses with the implant to provide a secure platform for an artificial tooth (prosthesis). Abutments are connecting pieces that join the prosthesis to the implants. You may need an abutment and a prosthesis as part of your treatment.

Can food get under dental implants?

Unlike a normal tooth, dental restorations are completely cemented in place, so food (and other things) can’t get stuck underneath. If food ever gets stuck in your implant, it may mean the implant was placed incorrectly. This can be easily fixed with a simple re-placement at low cost.

Why choose southernsouthern implants?

Southern Implants has been a pioneer in the top-end specialist sector of the dental implant market since 1987, servicing maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeons, prosthodontists, periodontists and general dental practitioners alike. The goal is to achieve clinical predictability combined with successful aesthetic outcomes.

Why choose locator overdenture attachment system?

The combination of innovative, easy to use, reliable technology with availability in more than 280 implant connections has propelled it to be the preferred choice of clinicians with more than 4 million satisfied patients. The LOCATOR Overdenture Attachment System is available for use with:

What is locator removable attachment system?

Made and manufactured in the USA, the LOCATOR Removable Attachment System is the most globally recognized and trusted brand for overdenture restorations.